Detailed Itinerary

DAY ONE: A short trip to Kathmandu
A short city tour (4 hours), enjoy the day in Kathmandu - Nepal's capital city, p reparation for trek in Nepal's capital city.
Overnight Accommodations : hotel/guest house
Meals Included : None

DAY TWO: Kathmandu to Pokhara
Depart Kathmandu for Pokhara by bus. In Pokhara, receive a final briefing and prepare for the first leg of your Himalayan trek in the afternoon.
Overnight Accommodations : hotel/guest house
Meals Included : None

DAY THREE: Pokhara to Tirkhe Dhunga
Transfer to the starting point of the trek - Naya Pul - and take an easy stroll along the sub-tropical Modi Khola River Valley to Birethanti (a large village on the old Nepal-Tibet trading route). Pass through the Nepal/Tibet checkpoint before continuing through the intricately-terraced rice paddies, before arriving at Tirkhe Dhunga for an overnight stay.
Overnight Accommodations : Tea house
Meals Included : None

DAY FOUR: Tirkhe Dhunga to Ghorepani
From Tirkhe Dhunga, cross a stream before ascending a steep, stone staircase to the large Magar Village at Ulleri (2070 m). Then trek through rhododendron and oak forests; across streams before making a short, final ascent to Nangethanti. From Nangethanti, continue the trek up to Ghorepani (2850m) for an overnight stay.
Overnight Accommodations : Tea house
Meals Included : None

DAY FIVE: Hiking to Poon hill - back to Ghorepani, and to Tadapani
Rise with the sun and ascend to Poon Hill (3195m) where an awe-inspiring sunrise greets you from over the mountains. Clear climate permitting, experience a magical, panoramic view of the mountains of Dhaulagiri I (8167m), Annapurna I (8019m), and Manalsu (8156m). Also: views of the 6,000-meter-deep Kali Gandaki Gorge and the trans-Himalayan ranges are viewable - forming the border of Nepal with Tibetan China - making this one of Nepal 's most sought-after vantage points. After this panoramic treat, descend to the lodge for a late breakfast before continuing onto Ghorepani (2780m) - an important stop-over on the old trading route to Tibet . From Ghorepani, the walk is all downhill through beautiful forests before arriving at the village of Banthanti - finally ending the day's journey at Tadapani for an overnight stay.
Overnight Accommodations : Tea house
Meals Included : None

DAY SIX: Tadapani to Chhomrung
From Tadapani, the trail descends through additional rhododendron and oak forests, arriving at Chhomrung for a midday lunch. Chhomrung is a Gurung Village , and the highest permanent settlement in the valley with a tremendously vast view across to Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare. The day closes with an overnight stay in Chhomrung.
Overnight Accommodations : Tea house
Meals Included : None

DAY SEVEN: Chhomrung to Dovan
Here, the trail descends via a stone staircase, eventually crossing the Chhomrung Khola. Climb high above the Modi Khola, traveling its west bank, and pass through forests of bamboo, rhododendron and oak. This portion of the day's trek is followed by yet another ascent to Kuldi before finally descending a long, steep, stone staircase to Dovan for an overnight stay.
Overnight Accommodations : Tea house
Meals Included : None

DAY EIGHT: Dovan to Machhapurchhe Base Camp/Annapurna Base Camp
From Dovan, climb high above the river, on to the lateral moraine, and down the other side to the glacier. This leg of the journey takes you up the bed of the glacier before finally arriving at the Annapurna Base Camp (4237m) for an overnight stay.
Overnight Accommodations : Tea house
Meals Included : None

DAY NINE: Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo
Beginning with an early morning ascent for a stunning sunrise and breakfast, the journey returns to Bamboo for an overnight stay.
Overnight Accommodations : Tea house
Meals Included : None

DAY TEN: Bamboo to Chhomrung
Descend a long, stone staircase through bamboo and rhododendrons forests to Kuldi. Continue trekking through beautiful rhododendron forests and down to Sinuwa. From Sinuwa, the trail leads downhill to the Modi Khola, closing the day with a steep climb to Chhomrung where you will remain overnight.
Overnight Accommodations : Tea house
Meals Included : None

DAY ELEVEN: Chhomrung to Ghandrung
From Chhomrung, heads back to Taglung - descending gently through forests to Kummu. Once again, pass Ghandrung - offering, yet another, picturesque, panoramic view of Annapurna South - before ending the day's voyage with an overnight stay in Ghandrung.
Overnight Accommodations : Tea house
Meals Included : None

DAY TWELVE: Ghandrung to Pokhara
Trek downhill through villages and terraced fields to Syauli Bazaar, then onto Nayapul before being transported back to Pokhara for an overnight stay.
Overnight Accommodations : Tea house/hotel/guest house
Meals Included : None

DAY THIRTEEN: Explore Pokhara
Visiting various sacred places throughout Pokhara as well as Fewa Lake and take part in an extensive city tour of Pokhara.
Overnight Accommodations : hotel/guest house
Meals Included : None

DAY FOURTEEN: Pokhara to Karthmandu
Depart Pokhara, leaving Tibet and crossing over into Nepal before ending the day in Kathmandu.
Overnight Accommodations: None
Meals Included: None

This is a sample itinerary and may be changed to accommodate changes in field conditions.